Iran Capital
Best time to visit Tehran
Go inMay and October
J8°F11°M16°A22°M28°J34°J37°A36°S32°O24°N16°D10°
Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.
See Tehran on the globeTehran month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 8°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 11°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 16°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Nowruz |
| April | Great | 22°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Mixed | 34°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Good | 16°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 10°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Tehran
- March🎉 NowruzPersian New Year, 20–21 March.
Good to know
- Highs pass 35°C in July–August.
Mount Damavand, Iran’s highest peak at 5,610 m, rises on the city’s horizon.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Tehran?
The best time to visit Tehran is May and October. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Tehran?
Fares to Tehran stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.
When is Tehran busiest?
Tehran rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Tehran?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C, and January the coolest at 8°C. The wettest period is December–April.
More places in Iran
Nearby destinations
- Sulaymaniyah, Iraq best in May and Oct
- Baku, Azerbaijan best in May–Oct
- Erbil, Iraq best in May and Oct
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan best in May and Sep–Oct
- Baghdad, Iraq best in Feb–Mar and Nov
- Kuwait City, Kuwait best in Nov–Mar